Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 96 6 October 2016
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Cyrenaica, Cyrene. Tetradrachm circa 480-435 BC, AR 16.39 g.
Description
Silphium plant with two pairs of leaves and five umbels. Rev. XVPA retrograde (sic!) Pearl-diademed, bearded and horned head of Zeus Ammon r.
References
BMC pl. V, 14 BO (this reverse die)
Jameson 1350 var. (KYPA on reverse)
SNG Copenhagen 1174 (KYPA on reverse)
Condition
Very rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. A wonderful portrait of fine style and a light iridescent tone. About extremely fine / extremely fine
Provenance
Stack's Bowers and Ponterio sale 177, 2013, 11121